
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rockridge Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,700 (71 Rentals)
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Quarryridge Apartments

Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)

Heritage of Claremont

5445 Broadway

5525 Claremont Ave

5237-5239 Miles Ave

6426 Benvenue Ave

376 61st St

411 Hudson St
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377 Clifton St

5902-5916 Ocean View Dr

339 63rd St

5275 College Ave

5451-5453 Manila Ave

5469 College Ave

5510-5550 College Ave

391-391A 62nd St

5669-5671 Miles Ave

5427 Manila Ave
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6027 Harwood Ave

6329 Florio St

6052 Chabot Rd

6101-6107 Chabot Rd

5276 Broadway

5425-5427 College Ave

5449-5455 College Ave

5248-5250 Lawton Ave

6401 Regent St

4922 Desmond St
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5127 Lawton Ave

8 Whitmore Pl

5379 Boyd Ave

327 49th St

The Claremont Terrace

6382-6388 Dana St

6329-6333 Colby St

5404-5406 Lawton Ave

5200 Lawton Ave

5497 Claremont Ave
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5458-5464 Shafter Ave

5216 Miles Ave

5154 Shafter Ave

5493 Claremont Ave

2 Whitmore Pl

394-396 396B 61st St

Rockridge

323 63rd St

6060 Claremont Ave

5848 Birch Ct
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Rockridge, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $1,895 | $2,850 |
| Rockridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $2,599 | $2,599 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rockridge Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Rockridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rockridge area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Quarryridge Apartments priced from $1,800. 225 Clifton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,935. Here are the most affordable Rockridge apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,935 |
| Baxter on Broadway | Plan SB | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | B1B 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| 334 45th St | 328D | 2BR,1BA | $2,628 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockridge, CA
As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockridge area is the $2.20 price per square foot 334D Model at 334 45th St in the in the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood starting from $2,634. The second greatest value Rockridge apartment is the B1B 2x1 Model at Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) starting at $2,599 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 334 45th St | 334D | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | B1B 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| Baxter on Broadway | Plan SB | Studio ,1BA | $5.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockridge Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockridge Apartment is $1,935 at 225 Clifton.
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